Iowa Couple Charged with Child Endangerment Over Alleged Abuse of Girl with Autism
A couple in Sioux City, Iowa, has been charged with child endangerment after allegedly locking a malnourished girl with autism in her bedroom without food, water, or access to a restroom. The girl escaped through her bedroom window to find…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 12, 2026 —
A couple residing in Sioux City, Iowa, is facing child endangerment charges following allegations of severe neglect and abuse against a young girl with autism. The accusations include confining the child in her bedroom without essential provisions.
According to reports, the girl, who is described as malnourished, was allegedly locked in her bedroom by the couple. The conditions within the room reportedly lacked food, water, and access to a restroom. The extent of the alleged neglect led the girl to escape through her bedroom window in search of sustenance.
Police discovered the situation after the girl was found. An investigation into the residence revealed living conditions characterized by extreme neglect. Authorities noted a locked bedroom and the presence of a plastic tote used as a makeshift waste receptacle, indicating a severe lack of basic sanitation and care.
The specific names of the accused couple and the age of the girl were not immediately provided. Further details regarding the timeline of events and the outcome of any initial legal proceedings were also not specified in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Sophie Wyckoff on www.wfsb.com, see more information here.
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